Therapy
Depression and Sadness
Sadness is a natural part of life—but when it lingers, deepens, or starts to color everything, it may be something more.
Depression can quietly take hold. It doesn’t always look like tears or isolation. Sometimes, it's the numbness. The exhaustion. The heaviness that doesn’t lift.
You might find yourself pulling away from people you care about, struggling to get through daily tasks, or wondering why things that once brought joy now feel meaningless.
Someone experiencing depression may find themselves asking:
“Why do I feel this way when nothing is that wrong?”
“Why can’t I just snap out of it?”
“Am I always going to feel like this?”
“What happened to the old me?”
“Do I even have the energy to get help?”
Depression can show up in many ways, including:
Persistent sadness or emptiness
Feeling numb or disconnected
Irritability or emotional outbursts
Trouble sleeping—or sleeping too much
Low motivation or energy
Difficulty concentrating
Withdrawing from relationships
Harsh self-criticism or feelings of worthlessness
Depression can be isolating—but you are not alone.
Therapy can help you make sense of what you’re feeling, and begin to gently shift the patterns that keep you stuck.
Together, we’ll explore the roots of your sadness, identify what's fueling it, and work toward reconnecting with hope, meaning, and direction. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and supportive, person-centered care, we’ll create space for healing—at your pace.
If you're feeling lost, low, or overwhelmed, you don’t have to go through this alone.
Reach out today to take the first step toward feeling like yourself again.
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Licensed Providers
Hannah K. Howell, PhD, JD, MSCP
[CA PSY17487 / WA PY 61076404]
[PSYPact/APIT 20176]
Alison Bateman, PhD, C-DBT
[CA PSY19916]
Paula Wilbourne, PhD
[HI PSY-1029]
We provide personalized therapy, advanced professional training, and expert consultation, leveraging decades of clinical expertise and research to address complex mental health challenges.
Licensed Provider
Hannah K. Howell, PhD, JD, MSCP [CA PSY17487 / WA PY 61076404] [PSYPact/APIT 20176]
Alison Bateman, PhD [CA PSY19916]
Paula Wilbourne, PhD [HI PSY-1029]
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